1. The Great Blizzard of 1982: On December 26, 1982, Colorado experienced one of its worst blizzards in modern history. With wind gusts reaching upwards of 80 miles per hour and snowfall amounts up to 4 feet, the storm caused widespread power outages and left many stranded in their homes for several days.

2. The Cherry Creek Dam Break: In 1973, heavy rains caused Cherry Creek Dam to overflow, prompting immediate evacuation orders for thousands of residents in the surrounding area. Fortunately, the dam held and disaster was averted.

3. Broncos Clinch Playoff Spot: In 2015, the Denver Broncos clinched a playoff spot on December 26 with a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. This would ultimately lead to the team's victory in Super Bowl 50.

4. Colorado's First State Capitol: On December 26, 1864, the newly formed Colorado territory designated Golden as its first state capital. This lasted until 1867 when the capital was moved to Denver.

5. Notable Birthdays: Several notable Coloradans were born on December 26, including former governor Roy Romer, actor and director Jared Leto, and Olympic medalist skier Elli Terwiel.